Today, it still remains an unbelievable fact that there is strong correlation between consumption of cola and getting affected by Osteoporosis disease. Many studies and research works show that on consuming the carbonated drink, one is most likely at risk of developing Osteoporosis, a disease where the bones become weak and fragile and go to the extent of developing cracks and also break, sometimes, under the person’s body weight. Another interesting fact is that this correlation and bonding between the cola consumption and Osteoporosis disease is mainly found in women rather than men.
Cola consumption is associated with strong lowering in the bone mineral density in the women irrespective of their age and other statuses. Depletion of the calcium commonly occurs in the bones at the joints – hips, knees, ankles, elbows and spine. Consuming the carbonated drinks is on the rise in these days due to the enormous amount of pressure and the burden one carries on his shoulders in today’s life. Most of the beverages and the carbonated drinks contain an acid called ‘phosphoric acid’.
Phosphorus that is contained in almost all the carbonated drinks reduces the calcium content in the bones making them susceptible to more breakage. This thinning of the bones proves a serious threat to many people in their later stages of life. Depletion of calcium weakens the bones and continues weakening causing the bones to get eroded and develop small and tiny pores in them. Though few studies reveal that the amount of phosphorus is quite negligible in the carbonated drinks, other facts show that since phosphorus is replacing the milk in the diet and is the primary factor in the loss of calcium content, it is also standing as the main reason for people to get affected from this bone disease.
Women therefore must be very cautious while consuming such carbonated drinks as calcium is very much important to make the bones stronger in the women today. Lack of calcium makes bones weaker and fragile and result in fractures and cracking of the bones; especially near the joints. Foods rich in calcium like the green leaf vegetables, whole fruits must be taken abundantly and should also be included in their daily diet as this helps in increasing the bone mass density and make the bones grow stronger. Dairy products also have high amount of calcium in them. Apart from Calcium, Magnesium, Iron and protein content food might also be taken as they provide the essential nutrients in order to make the bones grow stronger.
Women must regularly consult the doctor and take suggestions on the calcium levels in their bodies therefore avoiding any such bone diseases. This shows that the cola consumption and consumption of other carbonated drinks is highly related with the Osteoporosis where the phosphorus dominates and makes the bones lack of calcium; in turn making them weak and fragile. Hence consumption of cola must be avoided as much as possible to prevent oneself from any bone diseases.